The downtown BRZ in Lethbridge has a new executive director. Tulene Steiestol came to Lethbridge from the Canmore region, after working with various nonprofits and growing up in the Crowsnest Pass. She says she is Read More
Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage recently announced the province had cancelled 11 coal leases and is pausing future sales in former Category 2 lands.Read More
The Alberta government says, on Jan. 18, personal and wellness services will be allowed to open. These include hairstylists and barbers, manicures and pedicures, aesthetics, reflexology, piercings, and tattoo parlours.Read More
The Saskatchewan government announced $600,000 of funding for each of the five WHL teams in the province.Read More
This morning Lethbridge Police announced that two tickets of $1,200 were issued to the organizer of Tuesday’s protest at City Hall to challenge provincial lockdowns. Protestors did not wear masks or social distance, and no Read More
The 28th annual STARS lottery launched today with 2,500 prizes valued at $4.5 million. The nonprofit was forced to cancel its Boots and Roots fundraiser, which typically draws in around $11 million. Organizers are hoping to sell out, Read More
More than 110 km/h winds have blanketed Lethbridge and the surrounding region. At 4:30 am, Environment Canada issued special weather warnings, stating winds could hit 120km/h. Ainsley O'Riley reports.Read More
A Lethbridge judge delivered her verdict today to designate convicted sex offender Trevor Pritchard of Coaldale a dangerous offender. The designation allows the court to keep an individual incarcerated for an indeterminate amount of time, Read More
Southgrow Regional Economic Development announced Wednesday that they have awarded $1,500 scholarships to two young students — Ashley Owen from Warner County, and Brendan Shipper from Lethbridge county. The scholarship's purpose is to advance our Agri-food sector, Read More
Skip the Dishes — many Canadians have used the service especially during pandemic. Did you know the service charges restaurant owners up to 30 percent of an order? Many times that leaves struggling restaurant owners with very Read More
Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted 6-3 to approve the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Recommendations and Work Plan, along with a one-time budget request of $435,000 to be used Read More
On Monday Bridge City News interviewed a local business owner who made it no secret he was going to open his tattoo parlour despite government restrictions to remain closed until at least January 21. He has Read More
A healthcare aide at Bethany Riverview continuing-care facility in Calgary became the province’s first healthcare worker to die of COVID-19.Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says attempts to connect with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro about integrated EMS systems have fallen on deaf ears. Spearman, alongside mayors of Calgary, Red Deer, Read More
Although many businesses won’t be allowed to fully open their doors January 11, one thing that will be in full swing is public schools.Read More
Lethbridge will host the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier.Read More
L'Arche Lethbridge is an organization geared towards bringing our disabled community together. February is typically when they’d host their annual fundraising dinner. With the COVID-19 pandemic the group got creative, partnering with Umami Foods Read More
Around 20 politicians in Canada flew overseas or visited the United States over the holidays — Alberta had the most. Premier Jason Kenney demoted seven UCP MLAs and party staff. Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf reacted to Read More
With COVID-19, the dairy industry is one that has been hit very hard. In addition to challenges from restaurant closures, Canadian milk producers are competing with the growing business of plant based alternatives. Some say Read More
The Western Hockey League recently announced they have postponed the bantam draft. It was originally scheduled for May of next year but has now been postponed until December of 2021. Lethbridge minor hockey officials say that Read More
SASHA house in Lethbridge helps many in the community struggling with mental health and addiction. Along with programming, they are also host to a number of long and short term beds. Organizers say they are Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service will not be criminally charging ARCHES employees after an investigation uncovered the $1.5 million in provincial funds which was previously unaccounted for has been uncovered.Read More
A well-dressed man in his late 20s or early 30s has reportedly knocked on the door of a senior's home in Lethbridge, let himself in posing as an employee of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens organization. Read More
The federal government invested thousands of dollars into southern Alberta for the second round of Emergency Support funding. Ten nonprofits in the region including Streets Alive and Woods homes were supplied with funding. As Ainsley Read More
It is not too late to donate to Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Campaign. The Lethbridge Hurricanes have partnered with the organization through the Ts for Toys fundraiser. The initiative is put on by the Read More
The Christmas story is one of the most iconic of all time. Jesus’ birth has been told in many ways. Evangelical Free church in Lethbridge will put on a performance of their own, told from Read More
One local school has made Christmas a whole lot better for the families in it. Victoria Park high school ran its annual Save on Foods hamper initiative, and this year was a record breaking one. Read More
Early Wednesday morning a Lethbridge business owner woke up to the news that his front window had been smashed. Catwalk Salon owner, Levi Cox, took to social media to share what had happened to a Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes Western Hockey League season has been delayed once again. The January 8 start date has been cancelled by the league. Officials say they will hold a discussion with the Board of Governors and Read More
Students in grades 7-12 are now well into their third week of learning from home. This time around, however, teachers and principals are saying everyone has felt more prepared for that quick shift back to Read More
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David Carpenter, long-serving mayor of Lethbridge, passes away
One of the longest serving mayors in our city’s history has died. David Carpenter served five terms in Lethbridge’s mayoral...
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Coaldale prepares for third annual Winter fest
Coaldale is getting ready to kick off its third annual Winter Fest later this month, bringing nearly four weeks of...
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Integrated service fair improves access to community support
More than 200 representatives from approximately 60 organizations came together in Lethbridge for the Integrated Coordinated Access Service or ICA...
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Lethbridge fire crews extinguish structure fire amid strong winds
In the midst of heavy winds this weekend, Lethbridge Fire and EMS had to contend with a structure fire on...
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Strong winds brings tumbleweed takeover in west Lethbridge
Extreme wind gusts caused quite the mess in Lethbridge over the weekend, and the City of Lethbridge says crews have...
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Coaldale prepares for third annual Winter fest
Coaldale is getting ready to kick off its third annual Winter Fest later this month, bringing nearly four weeks of...
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Integrated service fair improves access to community support
More than 200 representatives from approximately 60 organizations came together in Lethbridge for the Integrated Coordinated Access Service or ICA...
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New strategy to improve menopause care in Alberta
Menopause affects roughly half the population, yet misinformation and gaps in care remain challenges for many women. A new initiative...
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Casa to open 2026 Winter exhibitions this weekend
Casa Art Centre is inviting the public to explore ten new exhibitions this Saturday as part of its November Gallery...
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LSCO launches fundraising for 57th free Christmas dinner
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is asking the community to help raise $25,000 for its annual free Christmas dinner. Now...
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